Color Pigments & Dyes

Dispersants, also named dispersing agents, are essentials ingredients in the formulator’s toolbox. They help keep pigments and fillers stable until the application of the paint, and the formation of the dried coating. Beyond bright and vivid colors, many other coating properties depend on the choice of your dispersants. In this guide, we will explain - How dispersants work in the paint medium, The difference between the various chemistries available, and How to choose the best dispersant for your case. While revisiting your dispersing agent selection, you may also wish to review your pigment selection. In case you need to troubleshoot fast a...

Carbon black is a highly engineered form of carbon widely used in paints, coatings and inks to achieve a spectrum ranging from gray to deep black. Over the time, the properties of carbon black pigment have been modified to achieve required properties in the final product, such as increased tinting strength, improved the level of jetness or blue undertone and conductivity. Explore the different carbon black production processes and the properties to consider while selecting the right carbon black for your formulations by reviewing: How Carbon Black is Produced? Key Properties of Carbon Black Carbon Black for Coatings and Inks Finding...

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is by far the most suited white pigment to obtain whiteness and hiding power in coatings, inks and plastics. This is because, it has an extremely high refractive index and it does not absorb visible light. TiO2 is also readily available as particles with the right size (d ≈ 280 nm) and the right shape (more or less spherical) as well as with a variety of post-treatments. However, the pigment is expensive, especially when volume prices of systems are used. And, there always remains a need to develop a full-proof strategy to obtain the best results in...

Pigments are important constituents in paints, coatings and inks. They are added to paints and coatings formulations to impart color, bulk or a desired physical and chemical property to the wet or dry film. Are you searching for the right pigment for your formulation? Explore here, the detailed knowledge on various pigment families used in inks, paints, and coatings. Hence, select the ideal product satisfying the requirements of your coating formulation.

Inkjet printing appears simple, however, inkjet inks ought to meet certain important physicochemical requirements (storage stability, adhesion, surface tension...) which make their chemistry and formulation extraordinary. While formulating digital printing inks, the ink and the substrate pre-treatment are the most important components of the system. This is because unlike printing on paper or other substrates, the textile material will be subjected to repeated washing using various detergents, and the color ought to be fast to washing, rubbing, and sunlight. These factors make ink formulation for digital textile printing quite complicated. In order to solve your problems, learn more about how to...